Texans' C.J. Gardner-Johnson injures leg; ACL intact, sources say

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. -- The injury bug struck on the last day of practice for the Houston Texans in West Virginia, with safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffering a right leg injury.

Tests revealed Thursday night that Gardner-Johnson's ACL is intact, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, but the Texans are still conducting more testing to determine the extent of the injury.

During a scrimmage at the Greenbrier Resort, Gardner-Johnson went to tackle wideout John Metchie III. After making contact, Gardner-Johnson fell to the ground, was unable move his lower right leg and writhed in pain as the entire practice fell silent.

Players and coaches eventually surrounded…